Lot #: 466
Price Realized: $1,725.00
($1,500 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 9 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Rare Stoneware Pitcher with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "J. SWANK & CO. / JOHNSTOWN, PA.," circa 1870, finely-potted, highly-ovoid pitcher with tall collar, heavily-tooled rim, and long strap handle, decorated on the front with a large vine bearing two tulip blossoms. Sides of collar decorated with three large dashes. Spout flanked by additional dashed cobalt brushwork. Cobalt highlight to upper handle terminal and stylized cobalt flower surrounding lower handle terminal. Pitcher is stamped "1", but appears to measure closer to one-and-a-half-gallons. Excellent form, maker, and decoration. Signed Swank pitchers rarely come up for auction. Chipping to spout. Long shallow chip extending from left side of spout along interior / top of rim. Two small chips on interior of rim. Tight 3" Y-shaped line at base, continuing 2" onto underside. H 11 3/4".
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